The Ministry of Equipment and Water is the ministerial department of the government of Morocco responsible for the preparation and implementation of public policy in the fields of infrastructure, transport equipment, logistics, and water resources management.
The ministry plays a central role in the planning, development, and maintenance of national infrastructure, including roads, highways, ports, and hydraulic installations. It is also responsible for the management, protection, and mobilization of water resources, particularly in the context of climate variability and water scarcity.
Since , the Minister of Equipment and Water has been Nizar Baraka.
The functions relating to public works, infrastructure, and hydraulic resources have been structured within the Moroccan administration since 1955. Over time, these responsibilities have evolved through successive government reorganizations, leading to the current configuration combining equipment and water under a single ministerial department.
The integration of water-related responsibilities reflects the increasing importance of water governance and resource management in Morocco, particularly in response to demographic growth, urbanization, and environmental challenges.
The Ministry of Equipment and Water is responsible for designing and implementing government policy in the areas within its remit. Its main responsibilities include:
The ministry also contributes to national strategies aimed at improving territorial connectivity and ensuring sustainable water management.
The ministry is structured around a central administration and decentralized services responsible for implementing public policies at the regional and local levels. It also oversees several public agencies and institutions operating in the fields of infrastructure, transport, and water resources. These include specialized bodies responsible for port management, road infrastructure, hydraulic basins, and technical studies.